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Cancer in pregnancy
Author(s) -
Botha Matthys H.,
Rajaram Shalini,
Karunaratne Kanishka
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
international journal of gynecology and obstetrics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.895
H-Index - 97
eISSN - 1879-3479
pISSN - 0020-7292
DOI - 10.1002/ijgo.12621
Subject(s) - medicine , pregnancy , cancer , radiation therapy , obstetrics , incidence (geometry) , fetus , breast cancer , presentation (obstetrics) , chemotherapy , gynecology , surgery , optics , biology , genetics , physics
The incidence of cancer in pregnancy is increasing. The most frequent malignancies include breast and cervical cancers. Diagnosis may be complicated by late presentation. Imaging during pregnancy should consider risks to the fetus. Diagnostic work‐up, including tumor markers, can be influenced by the physiology of pregnancy. Treatment of cancer can often be safely administered with good maternal and fetal outcomes. Chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgery must be adapted to the pregnancy state. Counselling and emotional support are an essential part of management.